Thank you to everyone who completed our FME Community 2025 User Survey!
We asked and you answered! Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts in the 2025 FME Community User Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand what matters most to you and how we can keep improving your community experience.
Your insights shape the future of the FME Community. From guiding improvements, learning resources, engagement opportunities, and the overall user experience, here’s a look at what you shared and how it’s helping us plan the next chapter of the community.
Key Findings
Hundreds of members from around the world shared their perspectives, revealing an engaged and knowledgeable user base that continues to grow.
Nearly 98% of respondents are registered members, and over 70% visit weekly or monthly. The Forums, Knowledge Base, and FME Academy remain the most-used areas, highlighting the community’s strong focus on learning, collaboration, and problem-solving.
User Demographics
Most respondents have been active for several years:
- 2-5 years: 27.85%
- 5-10 years: 24.05%
- 10+ years: 16.46%
More than a quarter of members are newcomers (under two years), showing steady community growth.
Motivations for Joining
Users join the community for six main reasons:
- Seeking Help and Problem-Solving - Finding answers to workspace or transformer challenges.
- Learning and Skill Development - Gaining new skills, pursuing certification, and learning best practices.
- Knowledge Sharing - Helping others and contributing insights.
- Access to Ideas and Innovation - Submitting ideas and learning about new features.
- Networking and Connection - Meeting peers, sharing experiences, and collaborating.
- Career Support - Using the community as a professional resource or to grow into an FME expert role.
Key Takeaway: Members come to learn and solve problems, and many stay to give back, fostering a cycle of collaboration and shared expertise.
Engagement
Engagement remains strong:
- Weekly visitors: 39.24%
- Monthly visitors: 32.07%
- Top areas: Forums (76.79%), Knowledge Base (68.78%), FME Academy (54.85%).
Most members stay informed through email notifications and regular visits. Learning from others (79.75%) and getting help with specific challenges (75.53%) continue to be the main motivators for participation.
Benefits
The FME Community has a clear professional impact:
- 67% agree it has helped them advance professionally.
- 78% find it easy to locate information.
The community remains a trusted resource for growth and connection.
How You Describe the FME Community
When asked how they’d describe the community, respondents emphasized five themes:
- Knowledgeable and Helpful - A go-to source for answers and expertise.
- Collaborative and Supportive - Friendly users ready to help.
- Learning and Growth - A hub for professional development.
- Central Knowledge Hub - One platform for all things FME.
- Fun and Engaging - A welcoming and approachable environment.
Key Takeaway: The FME Community is both a learning platform and a friendly social hub for users of all levels.
What You Want to Learn About
Popular learning topics include:
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Workflow building and optimization
- Custom transformers and Python scripting
- Real-world case studies and best practices
- New feature insights and FME updates
Common Feedback
Most users are happy with the community, but several key opportunities for improvement stand out:
- Search & Navigation - Better filtering, organization, and access to archived content.
- Documentation Integration - More how-to guides, tutorials, and real-world examples
- Engagement - More workshops, virtual meetups, and contributor recognition. Members love interactive activities like FME Bingo and The 12 Days of FME, and many asked for more of them.
- AI Enhancements - Smarter search and answer relevance.
- Minor Suggestions - Fun events, better onboarding, and a return of classic resources like the Transformer Guide PDF.
- Overall Insight: The community is thriving, the focus now is on discoverability, interactivity, and even more tailored learning. Users value a balance of technical learning, collaboration, and community fun - and want more of it!
Keep Your Eye Out For
- Webinar of the Month series
- More Breakfast of Champions events in 2026
- A new FME Community Job Board
- Community Celebration Day and Awards
Additional SIG meetups and new groups launching soon!
As always, you can also share feedback on the community on this feedback form or by emailing community@safe.com.
